Coombe View Farm

The clue is in the name - a holiday at Coombe View Farm will guarantee some of the best sea and countryside views east Devon has to offer. Oh, and it just so happens to be a farm too so there really is plenty to entice anyone to Coombe and pay it a visit...

This small but spacious site overlooks the Devonshire coast and is the perfect spot to get your fill of sea air and seriously special scenery. With pitches for touring caravans, complete with electric hook-ups for making your stay all the more comfortable, this well-laid out site has level ground and custom-made pathways for driving around, along with oodles of green grass so kids can run about and play safely.

The campsite has no bar, no clubhouse, nor nightly entertainment, but with campfires allowed and a haven of wildlife on your doorstep (along with the handy amenities block with loos and showers, a washing-up area and disabled facilities) this is good old quiet camping in a beautiful natural setting which makes for a truly relaxing retreat. Bring on the marshmallows, we say.

The two mobile homes available for hire, if you fancy a holiday with all the bits and bobs you’ll need already provided, offer must-see sea views and can sleep up to six people and even come with their own neat, enclosed lawn. TV, a mini fitted kitchen with fridge and microwave and your own shower and toilet are all on the helpful ‘included’ list here, so you can cosy up and needn’t even worry if you’ve forgotten anything. It may be rural, but you can still take advantage of the local bus service which runs between Exeter and Bournemouth (hop aboard at the stop just a five-minute walk along the lane).

Exmoor ponies, a small flock of sheep, three goats, Kunekune pigs, geese and an array of chickens on site are waiting for a visit from guests. Grab your binoculars because the hedgerows and fields surrounding the site also make a convenient home for an array of winged types for you to get your beak spotting too.

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Languages spoken

&check; English

Branch out to the village of Branscombe with its pretty beach, just one and half miles from the campsite. Thatched cottages, a working Norman forge and Saint Winifred church make a day out in Branscombe a mightily interesting one. If you’re after a trusty ale or a plentiful helping of hearty pub grub after a day meandering through the scenic village and brushing up on your Devonshire history, then good news - Branscome is sandwiched between two pubs serving the like. The well-looked after Jurassic Coast shingle beach has rock pools for the little ones to dive into exploring. With fishing trips available, a picnic area and a café serving ice creams on the beachfront too, all in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, everyone’s sure to have a splashing time…

Step out on a coastal walk along the footpaths from Branscombe to the fishing village at Beer, just two miles away. The name assures us it’s our kind of place plus you can buy fresh fish on the sheltered beach to take back for the campfire too. There’s a unmissable all-day brekkie to be had at one of the village’s popular cafés, perfect for prepping you for a guided tour around this history-rich smuggling haven. Can’t decide where to start? We’d recommend choo-choosing a trip to the model railway attraction, Pecorama, to keep the kids entertained with gardens, games and train rides.

For a more demanding stroll, around seven miles westward you’ll reach the resort of Sidmouth. If you can drag yourself from a deckchair on the pebbly beach, take a peek at the town’s church with its stained-glass window donated by Queen Victoria herself - we’re assured it’s a royally pretty sight. While you’re up, climb the 500-foot Peak Hill to enjoy a panorama of the area too - one won’t be disappointed with the view. Music lovers - take a trip in August to have yourselves a merry time at the town’s folk festival.

You’re never short of a coastline to explore around here: other seaside towns close by include Seaton (an hour’s walk or 10-minute car journey), home to the Axe Yacht Club. Hop aboard the tram here to take in the views of the estuary - twitchers, don’t forget your binos.

Exeter is also just 45 minutes by car to the east. The popular university and cathedral city is home to shopping and dining galore, as well as indoor climbing and bowling centres (perfect for rainy days) and a street food market, cycling and canoeing opportunities (for the sunnier ones). A trip to these parts wouldn’t be complete without a scoop (or few) of Devonshire clotted cream dolloped on a fruit-strewn scone, and with the choice of restaurants and eateries in Exeter, you’re sure to be able to trial and test some of the best.

Local pubs

New licensee for this picturesque old longhouse, rambling main bar with a mix of locals and visitors, ancient ships' beams, slate floors, log fire in massive hearth, second bar with stripped-back woodwork and double-sided woodburner, two dining rooms, St Austell ales plus a guest like Branscombe, several wines by the glass, enjoyable generous food; children welcome (not in restaurant), dogs in bar, seats by thatched-roof tables on front terrace with more in side garden, bedrooms in pub and converted cottages, just a stroll from the sea, open all day

Hotel's comfortable old-fashioned lounge bar with oak panelling and interesting nooks, wonderful old distorting mirrors, nautical bric-a-brac and antique boxing prints, long public bar (open all day) with darts, pool and machines, well kept ales such as Bays, Cotleigh, Fullers and Skinners, decent wine and coffee, enjoyable food including fresh local fish (scallops and bacon the signature dish), friendly service, large back restaurant; background and some live music; children and dogs welcome, sunny back terrace, 22 bedrooms

Attractive 17th-c thatched dining pub, welcoming and civilised, with high beamed ceiling, cream stone walls and flagstones, lots of knick-knacks, woodburner, really good well priced food from lunchtime sandwiches and deli boards to fresh fish/seafood, well kept Badger ales and a guest from panelled and thatched bar, lots of bottled beer, nice wines, friendly aproned staff, snug area leading to more modern dining room with light furniture on wood floor, further restaurant with interesting stained-glass ceiling piece, little shop; children and dogs welcome, tables in small paved front garden, open all day

So sorry we had trouble with the electric supply during your stay, it was most unfortunate. We put it down to a faulty lead which I hope was rectified to your satisfaction.

The single lane access is part of life in the country, and on the bright side it does mean you will never be disturbed by noise from a busy road whilst you stay here! The main A3052 is only half a mile away so we're not too far removed from civilisation!

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Very relaxing site. Small and friendly. Ideal for young and old.10 Aug 2014

Patricia M.
(Mature couple, 1 review)
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Date stayed: Aug 2014

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked: The country view with glimpses of the sea.The natural feel of the site.The ducks, geese, chickens and other birds giving a welcome when you arrived.The helpful staff who towed our caravan out of trouble and then pitched it for us. Although there were quite a few children on the site the evenings and nights were very quiet and peaceful.

Disliked: Showers could be improved, and not all the lights were working.Not much hand soap available. Steps were a bit steep for disabled up to the more modern toilets.

From the manager...

We have a new team of cleaners this season who are much better at noticing when the soap runs out or a bulb needs changing!! The steps are rather steep up to the toilet block, but I hope the toilets on ground level were more manageable for you.

Liked: The location is great but this place is a scar on a otherwise beatiful landscape - there are other sites nr by so please please book these instead

Disliked: The person we dealt with was rude unpleasant. The site was untidy and not a nice place to be in. The facilities disgusting.

From the manager...

I'm sorry you were disappointed with your stay.

It is worth mentioning that within half an hour of your complaint about the state the toilets had been left in, the situation was dealt with and they were back to a high standard of cleanliness. Unfortunately, we cannot be responsible for how other campers behave, and neither can we monitor the toilet block 24 hours a day, but we are grateful you alerted us to what had happened.

With regard to being untidy, we are very relaxed about where people would like to site their tents and don't have fixed pitches. We have found most people enjoy a less regimented approach as it allows them to be as close to others or as far away as they chose, but of course this doesn't suit everyone.

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lovely campsite with great feeling of nature at its best.30 May 2013

christine h.
(Family with young children, 1 review)
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Date stayed: May 2013

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Liked: The views, tranquility even though we brought our grandchild and there were other children the lovely campsite The natural approach, friendliness,clean, Our grandchild loved being able to run free and feed horses etc.

Disliked: The toilet and shower block,although clean it needs to be updated. Im sure there is good reason why not but i feel it would enhance the site if basic farm fresh food was available to purchase.

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It is such a lovely idea to be able to sell farm produce here, but we are just too small. We do however sell eggs from the hens, ducks and geese and logs for fires.

Disliked: washing facilities although reasonably clean were basic and in need of modernization. bare concrete floors in shower rooms, bit like a stable block. A bit too remote for the kids.

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We have a had some improvements made to the shower block since your stay. I'm sorry it was too remote for your family, we pride ourselves on our rural location but do appreciate the countryside is not everyone's idea of bliss!

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Directions

Start address or postcode:

From the M5, exit at junction 30 for the A30 east to Honiton, or at junction 31 for the A3052 east to Sidmouth.

Coombe View Farm is half a mile from the A3052 road, between Seaton and Sidmouth, looking down to the sea. From the A3052, take the second right-hand turning after passing the Tourist Board lay-by on your right and the turning for Borcombe Farm on your left - signposted Branscombe 2.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring

Arrive:

2 p.m. –

6 p.m.

Depart:

11 a.m.

On-site accommodation

Arrive:

4 p.m. –

Anytime

Depart:

10 a.m.

Cancellation policy

Refunds not given.

If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible
so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance
for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.

Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.

Payment of balance

A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now.
Coombe View Farm will debit the balance from your card 30 days
before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 30 days
before arrival then the balance will be taken immediately.

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Booking as a group?

You can now make a booking for up to 30 adults and 30 children on Pitchup.com.

Many sites set a maximum occupancy of 6/8 people per pitch, so try breaking your booking down into smaller groups to generate more results. For example, if you’re a group of 10, enter 5 people in your initial search and then book 2 pitches.

Use the 'Special requests' box on the booking page to ask to be sited together when booking multiple pitches: the campsite or park will try to grant your request.

Large groups: check the listing page for any group restrictions set out in the terms and section titled ‘Please note’.

Large tents/caravans: check the restrictions on unit dimensions to ensure your unit is suitable for the space you will be provided with.

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Terms and conditions

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians. In the event that we unknowingly accept a booking from a minor or by false declaration, then on arrival, accommodation will be refused and no refunds offered.

All prices quoted are per week, and for the accommodation as described. Prices include gas and electricity for all purposes.

No refunds can be made for any unused accommodation or days, but under certain circumstances your own insurance may cover your losses.

Accommodation is normally ready for occupation from 4pm on Saturday. The owner will make every effort to ensure that your accommodation is ready, but no responsibility can be accepted if circumstances make this impossible.

On the day of departure the accommodation must be vacated by 10am and left in a clean and tidy condition. Please let us know if anything is broken or missing so that we can replace it!

Modifications to your booking are subject to a £10.00 fee.

You are responsible for all losses and damage which occur during your period of hire. All defects and breakages must be reported. No claim can be accepted or even considered for defects or complaints which are not reported to the owners or staff.

Occasionally, circumstances beyond our control make it necessary for us to withdraw holiday accommodation, then alternative accommodation (if available) will be offered, or a full refund made. However, it is distinctly understood and agreed that we shall not be liable for any cost other than the full refund of monies paid for that specific period.

The owner of Coombe View Farm reserves the right at all times to refuse admittance to any person, or the continuing occupation of any holiday home for whatever reason and at the owner's sole discretion, even though an advance has been accepted.

All visitors to Coombe View Farm must conduct themselves in an orderly manner, and with due regard to the pleasure and comfort of other holidaymakers.

The party leader is the person confirming the booking. The party leader is responsible and warrants that all the persons listed agree to abide by these conditions, and that the party using the accommodation will not exceed the number stated.

All statements and comments herein have been made in good faith and were believed to be correct at the time of printing, but we reserve the right to alter or adjust if from experience it is deemed necessary.

We provide specific areas for exercising dogs, but other than in those areas owners must not allow their dogs to foul any part of the campsite or other people’s property.

Sorry, we do not accept Pitbull, Rottweiler, Doberman or Bullmastiff. All dogs must be left on a lead at all times, not exceeding 10ft in length. Dogs must not be left unattended at any time.